Summer Intern – Kitchen Intern

Our summer interns help facilitate the programmatic, relational, and spiritual elements of our home-repair summer projects, our summer Kid’s Camp, and our mercy ministry partnerships. Our summer intern staff will (1) serve the participants who are coming in on the missions’ trips, (2) be the primary contact persons for the people we serve from our neighborhood during the summer, and (3) lead young people through their missions’ experience. These participants will range from 6th-12th grades along with college students and adult leaders.

Serve as contact person for all outside groups/individuals who bring meals to serve at The Project

Cook (with help) meals when necessary at TPP

Manage and work alongside junior interns

Plan breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night snack schedules throughout each week

Account and plan for allergies and special accommodations each week

Prep coolers the day prior along with supplies for mercy ministry

Solicit donations from local businesses and restaurants throughout the summer

Prep and plan out all food, beverages, and condiments for the Wednesday BBQs

Organize extra supplies for NCC and cooperate with Biz and Erika (other staff from NCC) to share kitchen space

Plan and create handout forms for lunch meals in coolers each week

Consistently check inventory throughout the summer

Pre order certain items for lunches prior to the summer

Qualifications

A love of God and a desire to honor and serve God in all aspects of life

A willingness and ability to demonstrate and articulate one’s Christian faith

A deep love for people as valuable in God’s sight

A commitment to racial reconciliation as a primary mission of the church

A commitment to relational ministry to young people PreK-12th grade

A commitment to work diligently and manage time within a flexible schedule

A commitment to working with and investing in other staff as a part of a team

Applicants must demonstrate a willingness to submit to authority

Applicants must be able to recognize the value of rest & be able to set healthy boundaries

Applicants must be willing develop a humble heart and desire to serve others

High school graduate, with at least one year experience or education

Experience in youth ministry is preferred but not required

Working Conditions

Be able to lift 25-30 lbs.

Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on floor, see, hear, speak

Exit interviews will be conducted during the last 2 weeks of the internship.

Term of service will be from May 22, 2019 to August 9, 2019.

About The Philadelphia Project

The Philadelphia Project is a Christian non-profit organization committed to the holistic development of the neighboring community in partnership with the local church. We seek to accomplish our mission through the creation of a vibrant, engaging, and safe community center as well as providing service opportunities caring for the homes of the elderly, poor, single-parent and those plagued by hardships.